by Alan | Jan 22, 2017 | High profit margin, Invention, Persistence, Resourcefulness
I have written frequently in this blog about the challenges of being an inventor including: The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster The Lonely Inventor How to Avoid Inventor ‘Bear Traps' Now, I will write about a key challenge to inventors: ‘doubts and demons'...
by Alan | Oct 12, 2016 | Career success, Invention, Persistence
I've written more than a few posts on the many frustrations that are an integral part of the inventive process – and, as a result, I have likely have lost some followers to my blog. Today, I want to take a different tack and address delayed gratification: it's...
by Alan | May 29, 2016 | Crowd funding, Indiegogo, Innovate or deteriorate, Innovation, Invention, Kickstarter, Licensing, Persistence, Shark Tank
I and many others have written about how risky it is to be an inventor. If you are reading this you either are already an inventor or want to be an inventor. Let's talk about reasons why you should be an inventor! Barriers to entry are low Tools and resources are...
by Alan | May 15, 2016 | Focus, Invention, Persistence
Very few inventors achieve commercial success with their products. Successful inventors typically toil tirelessly for many years before they succeed. Would you like to accelerate your inventing success? Consider a simple 3 F formula: Focus Faith Follow Through Full...
by Alan | Apr 15, 2016 | American Dream, Annoying problems, Invention, Keys to Success, Licensing, Persistence, product pricing, Product success, Struggling inventor, Why inventors succeed
Everyone wants the good life, for themselves and their families. The frequently overlooked question is: what really comprises the good life? Is it about earning a high income or having wealth and a secure retirement? Is devoting time to family, friends, and loved ones...
by Alan | Jan 10, 2016 | Consumer Electronics Show, Innovation, Invention, Persistence, Visualize your success, Why inventors succeed
I just got back from attending the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Wow! The CES is the largest trade show in Las Vegas, featuring over 3,600 exhibitors and drawing over 150,000 attendees. From January 6 – 9 innovative new products,...